Another of The World’s Most Prestigious Power Polls: NHL (CMigrator copy 1)

This early in the season, there is plenty of movement from last week in the NHL Power Poll Ranking.

01. Washington Capitals [7-2-0]: Two tough losses this week, but the Capitals remain on top. Big week ahead as a lot of questions need to be answered. (-)

02. Dallas Stars [8-3-0]: The Stars are surging, surprising absolutely everyone. Another pair of big wins this week. (+3)

03. Pittsburgh Penguins [8-3-2]: Have played more games than anyone, and have consequently picked up more points. Crosby is still out... (-)

04. Toronto Maple Leafs [7-2-1]: As per usual, the Maple Leafs have started very strong. Can they keep it up? (+4)

05. Chicago Blackhawks [6-2-2]: Are scoring a lot, but need to sort out the defense. (+4)

06. Los Angeles Kings [6-2-2]: Solid start for a team that believe they can go all the way. (-2)

07. San Jose Sharks [6-3-0]: Have had a tough schedule, but are on the rise. 3 and oh on the week. (+13)

08. Detroit Red Wings [5-4-0]: Need to break out of four game losing streak. (-6)

09. Edmonton Oilers [6-2-2]: Broke the Capitals' undefeated season. Enough said. (+9)

10. Buffalo Sabres [6-4-0]: Ryan Miller is getting little support from what should be a strong defense. (-2)

11. Philadelphia Flyers [6-4-1]: Keep your money in your pocket: goaltending has been a disaster. (-)

12. Florida Panthers [6-4-0]: Surprisingly strong through ten games... (+1)

13. Vancouver Canucks [5-5-1]: Have not been good enough to start the season, but beat the Capitals comfortably. (-1)

14. Colorado Avalanche [6-4-0]: Two losses this week. Caps fans hope they'll be plenty more. (-8)

15. Phoenix Coyotes [5-3-2]: Big improvement, but goaltending is still a problem. (+10)

16. Tampa Bay Lightning [5-4-2]: More goals given up than goals scored shouldn't be happening on a team with Steven Stamkos and Martin St Louis. (-1)

17. Ottawa Senators [6-5-0]: Great start, but it's a long year. Three win week. (+11)

18. Nashville Predators [5-4-1]: Goaltender Pekka Rinne is just about keeping them in the mix. (+4)

19. Anaheim Ducks [5-4-1]: Stars are not showing up. They are not scoring enough. (-9)

20. New Jersey Devils [4-4-1]: Devils really should be better. (-1)

21. Calgary Flames [4-4-1]: Big trades are just around the corner... (+6)

22. Minnesota Wild [4-3-3]: Won one, lost one in a quiet week. (-8)

23. New York Rangers [3-3-3]: Seven of nine games have been on the road. (-)

24. Carolina Hurricanes [4-4-3]: Inconsistency has been major problem so far. (-7)

25. St Louis Blues [5-5-0]: Could so, so easily be near the top of this list, but they aren't. (-9)

26. Montreal Canadiens [4-5-2]: The week's three game winning streak highlights the team's awful start. (-)

27. New York Islanders [3-4-2]: Goaltending has been stellar, but the Islanders are the only team yet to crack the 20-goal barrier. (-3)

28. Boston Bruins [3-7-0]: Nobody saw this coming... (-7)

29. Winnipeg Jets [3-6-1]: New city, same team. (-)

30. Columbus Blue Jackets [1-9-1]: Super-prospect Nail Yakupov has 12 goals and 33 points through 15 games for the OHL's Sarnia Sting. That's all you need to know. (-)